Safety Director - Industrial Operations

Director of Safety – Industrial Operations

Company: Confidential

Location: Southeast Michigan (Onsite)

This role requires the selected candidate to be onsite in Southeast Michigan with travel to project sites as needed.

Our client is a well-established industrial services organization specializing in complex machinery installation, relocation, and plant operations support. With decades of experience supporting large-scale industrial projects across North America, the company is known for its technical expertise, operational precision, and commitment to safety excellence.

The organization is continuing to grow and is investing in strengthening its safety leadership to support an expanding project portfolio.

The Director of Safety – Industrial Operations leads the organization’s health and safety initiatives, developing policies and training programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, DOT) while fostering a safe, proactive work culture.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on field engagement
, overseeing the company’s safety program while partnering closely with field teams across active industrial projects. The Director will analyze risks, conduct inspections, manage incident investigations, and report findings to executive leadership to minimize accidents and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Policy Development & Compliance: Create, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety manuals, policies, and procedures in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Training &
  
  Education:
  
  Design and deliver safety training programs, orientations, and educational materials to ensure employees understand safety protocols.
• Audits & Inspections: Conduct regular on-site safety audits and inspections to identify, report, and mitigate potential hazards.
• Incident Investigation: Lead root‑cause analysis for accidents, injuries, or near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Cultural Leadership: Promote a proactive safety culture across the organization while collaborating with field staff, management, and HR.
• Recordkeeping & Reporting: Oversee injury logs, safety statistics, and reporting for management, insurance carriers, and regulatory agencies.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health Management, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Several years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) roles, including supervisory experience in industrial, construction, or heavy equipment environments
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• Knowledge: Deep understanding of safety regulations including OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar certifications are a plus.
• Travel: Ability to travel to project sites, sometimes on short notice, including potential multi‑week assignments and non‑traditional schedules.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Analytical ability to interpret safety data and drive improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in hazard identification and risk assessment.

Further details about the organization, leadership team, and project portfolio will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.